Role

Position 1: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, Permanent

Salary £17,063 to £19,579

Position 2: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, Fixed-Term for 2 years

Salary £17,918 to £19,579*

*This post will cover a secondment. We are looking for someone with experience of working with people with complex
needs, who will be able to key work individuals, co -work with other agencies and provide quality support.
Although regular supervision will be given, the individual should be able to work on their own initiative, and
with team members and have a good understanding of SSSC care standards, and effective working practices.

LinkLiving’s Edinburgh Service is a visiting housing support service, delivered by six area-based teams which work
across Edinburgh. As well as enabling people affected by mental health problems to live as independently as
possible in their own homes, we engage with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations to ensure the
people we work with get the support they need.

Visiting housing support

We deliver visiting housing support to around 180 people in Scotland's capital who experience a variety of mental
health problems. Our support includes:

* Engaging with people and professionals who have an interest in their welfare.

* Equipping people with skills and tools to help them manage their mental health

* Creating personal support plans to help the people achieve the outcomes they desire

Recovery-based approach

We work from a recovery-based perspective, which means we enable the people we support to live a good life - as
defined by them - with or without symptoms.

We use conversations and plans to help people identify their long-term ambitions and short-terms goals and develop
strategies for achieving them.

We recognise the importance of the home as the base from which people can work towards recovery. We provide support
in all aspects of maintaining a home, with an emphasis on developing people's skills to look after and
sustain their home independently.

The role of communities

We also recognise the role which communities can play in recovery. We connect the people we work with appropriate
sources of local support and with networks and organisations which deliver social benefits, including a sense of
belonging, community and purpose.

Putting people at the centre

We appreciate that the mental health problems experienced by the people we work with can sometimes have a significant
adverse impact on their lives, so we take time to help them to recognise, understand and manage their
symptoms.

At all times, our support is flexible, person-centred and responsive to the changing needs of the people we work
with.

The job

We have an exciting opportunity for ambitious and motivated Support Workers to join our team and improve the lives of
people supported by our Edinburgh Mental Health Service.

In this role, you will develop effective relationships with people affected by a range of mental health problems,
supporting them to cope in difficult times and working towards recovery and a good life. You will provide
emotional, practical and social support to enable people to live as independently as possible and make informed
choices in all aspects of their lives.

Working in partnership

Multi-agency working is an important part of the job. You will develop positive relationships with a range of
partners, including the NHS (in the community and in hospitals), social work and voluntary organisations. By
understanding the assistance they offer and maintaining strong links with partner agencies, you will extend the
breadth and quality of support available to the people we work with.

You will work as part of a team while managing your own workload and being a key worker for some of the people we
support. You will take part in regular team meetings and receive regular support and supervision. You will
participate in a range of learning and development opportunities to enhance your experience and skills and
improve the quality of our service.

Using technology to deliver the best service

You will embrace technology to help deliver the best service we can to the people we support. You will be given a
laptop and smart phone to access Carista, our integrated social care management system. You will use Carista to
create support plans and risk assessments, record support, monitor outcomes and gather feedback from the people
you work with.

Your working hours

Your core days of work will be Monday to Friday, while you will work around one in six weekends. Occasional flexible
working will be required, as and when needed, to meet the needs of the people we support and our service.

What you will need

- Willingness to work towards and achieve an appropriate qualification recognised by the Scottish Social Services
Council (SSSC) - for example, SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6.

- Ability to meet the standards of care set out in the national Health and Social Care Standards.

- Ability to meet the requirements of membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme.

- An approach which is flexible, practical, proactive and reliable.

Application notes

Successful applicants will be required to register with the SSSC within six months of their start date.

For a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job
Specification in the Job information Pack on our online recruitment portal:

Link is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Our offices
are fully accessible to wheelchair users and we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential
criteria.

About us

LinkLiving is a not-for-profit organisation and a Scottish charity. We have been providing specialist services to
support health, wellbeing, independence and community inclusion for over 25 years.

We are dedicated to making a positive difference to the lives of the people we work with and are recognised as a
leader in responding to and delivering on individual needs.

We provide accommodation, care, employability and support services to over 1000 people each year in Clackmannanshire,
Edinburgh, Falkirk, Fife and North Lanarkshire.

LinkLiving is part of the Link group of award-winning social enterprises.

Annual leave and benefits

LinkLiving offer up to 38 days annual leave pro rata, a wide-range of benefits including flexible working
arrangements and access to a generous contributory pension scheme. Working within a supportive environment you
can expect a range of training and development opportunities

An exciting opportunity has arisen within East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action (EDVA) for a Partnership Development
Officer to work across sectors with East Dunbartonshire Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP) and the
third sector in the area.

The post-holder would encourage networking between agencies, develop and stimulate mutual understanding between
sectors and provide a third sector voice in planning and strategy development.

The main objectives of the post are to:

· Support integration between the Third Sector and the HSCP

· Transform services in the area

· Ensure an active third sector role in the planning, development and delivery of services for the communities of
East Dunbartonshire

This post aims to support the connections between East Dunbartonshire Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP) and
third sector organisations to enable greater collaboration between the third sector and the HSCP as well design
better and more innovative commissioning approaches.

The Supported Housing Worker role requires assisting in the management of the development thus ensuring the tenants
are able to enjoy an acceptable standard of living in an environment which is clean, safe and friendly. You will
be responsible for overseeing the wellbeing of the tenants and for assisting them in maintaining their
independence.

As housing care worker your role will involve working with our tenants to ensure they receive the support and
personal care identified in their care plans. You will directly support tenants in their homes by providing
individual advice, practical housing support assistance and personal care.

Both roles are to ensure that we are able to offer the best service to our tenants and make it possible for our
tenants to continue enjoying as much independent living as they’re able.

As well as a competitive annual salary, our valued team also benefits from:

competitive hourly rates of £8.70 - £9.25 per hour;

guaranteed rota hours working between 7.30 am & 10pm

generous annual leave entitlement;

a choice of pension scheme with employer contributions;

flexible working policies;

access to extensive paid training and development opportunities; and

a supportive and inclusive culture.

We also have opportunities with our Trust Staff Agency - for employees who want to work across different locations,
in various roles, with highly flexible hours to suit family commitments - it's a great opportunity with the
same training and development that our other roles benefit from.

Previous experience working in social care or the housing sector would be an advantage but this is not always
necessary. Our ideal candidate is someone with enthusiasm, a caring nature and willingness to learn as full
training, support and ongoing development will be provided.

We think everyone in the third sector should have access to modern and flexible office accommodation, so we’ve opened
our doors to create shared office space for charities and social enterprises.

We’re currently looking for a Facilities Assistant to join our building and tenant management team based in SCVO’s
Brunswick House office. This role will involve day to day running of the office, liaising with tenants, staff
and contractors, providing an excellent level of customer service and supporting the Facilities Manager.

Please download the Job Description below for further information about this post.

We are looking for motivated individuals to deliver support who are both creative and flexible and can make a
difference to peoples’ lives.

We offer flexible opportunities for staff to share their skills and interests with the people we support and
contribute to our range of health and well-being programmes.

with YOU is currently recruiting a Support Worker for our Learning Disability and Mental Health Service that supports
people across Midlothian, working shifts to provide a variety of practical and emotional support to people who
use our services.

You will be working with vulnerable adults providing focused support within their own home and the local community.
This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to make a difference to peoples’ lives and support them to
achieve their identified outcomes.

with YOU offers both a competitive salary and a varied training programme including funded Scottish Vocational
Qualifications, personal development and e-learning courses. We recognise staff potential and have opportunities
for career advancement within with YOU

If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we’d like to hear from you, we welcome applications from all
sections of the community.